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Canon G11 vs Sony S950

Portability
83
Imaging
34
Features
48
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot G11 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Key Specs

Canon G11
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 375g - 112 x 76 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2009
  • Replacement is Canon G12
Sony S950
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • 33-132mm (F3.3-5.2) lens
  • 167g - 93 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon G11 versus Sony S950, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G11 (10MP) and the S950 (10MP) is very close but the G11 (1/1.7") and S950 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G11 was introduced 11 months after the S950 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G11 grades versus the S950 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G11 over the Sony S950

 G11 S950 
RevealedDecember 2009February 2009Newer by 11 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony S950 over the Canon G11

 S950 G11 

Common features in the Canon G11 and Sony S950

 G11 S950 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon G11 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 76mm x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs) whilst the Sony S950 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G11 versus the S950.

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G11 and S950 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 top view buttons comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the G11 and S950.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The G11 includes the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger G11 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 sensor size comparison

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G11 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S950 as a Portrait photography camera
47
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
26
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon G11 as a Street photography camera
Sony S950 as a Street photography camera
64
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (375g)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G11
Sports photography with Sony S950
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G11 Travel photography info
Sony S950 Travel photography info
57
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
50
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G11
Landscape photography with Sony S950
46
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
31
has manual focus
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G11 Vlogging details
Sony S950 Vlogging details
60
reasonably wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than average in class (375 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Canon G11 vs Sony S950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G11 and Sony S950
 Canon PowerShot G11Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot G11 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-12-16 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 33-132mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-5.2
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Highest video resolution 640x480 None
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 375g (0.83 pounds) 167g (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 76 x 48mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 1.9") 93 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 169 not tested
Other
Battery ID NB-7L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $130